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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,283.22, 440,091.25 and 158,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,283.22, 440,091.25 and 158,345.49 is: 237,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,283.22 : 440,091.25 = 158,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,283.22/440,091.25 = 158,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,283.22x = 440,091.25 × 158,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,283.22x = 69,686,464,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,686,464,625.96/293,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,608.09

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